Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal in Niagara County
AM § 353 · Misdemeanor · 24 cases · 2024–2025
In Niagara County, 19.0% of 24 Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal (AM 353) cases were dismissed and 76.2% resulted in conviction, based on 2024–2025 OCA arraignment data. The median fine for conviction is $245.
Data sourced from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) STAT Act. Covers arraignments in 2024–2025. Last updated: March 2026
24
Total Cases
19.0%
Dismissal Rate
76.2%
Conviction Rate
70.8%
DAT Rate
37
Median Age
Fines & Surcharges
$245
Median Fine
$245–$245
Fine Range
$120
Median Surcharge
1
Cases With Fines
Sentencing Breakdown
| Sentence | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Discharge | 11 | 78.6% |
| Imprisonment | 2 | 14.3% |
| Fine | 1 | 7.1% |
Dismissal Reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Defective Accusatory Instrument (CPL 170.30 (1)(a)) | 2 |
| Conditions Met - Post ARGN, on Consent of Parties and Court (CPL 170.40) - (e.g. Non-Judicial Divers | 1 |
| ACD | 1 |
Age Distribution
| Age Group | Cases |
|---|---|
| 25-34 | 6 |
| 45-54 | 5 |
| 18-24 | 4 |
| 35-44 | 4 |
| 55-64 | 3 |
AM 353 in Other Counties
| County | Cases | Dismissal Rate | Conviction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga | 41 | 30.8% | 69.2% |
| Suffolk | 39 | 26.5% | 73.5% |
| Albany | 34 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| Chautauqua | 30 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| New York | 29 | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Erie | 28 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Queens | 25 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Kings | 23 | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| Schenectady | 20 | 21.1% | 78.9% |
Common Questions
Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice.
Based on 24 cases arraigned in 2024–2025, 19.0% of Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal cases in Niagara County are dismissed and 76.2% result in conviction. The median fine for conviction is $245. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Based on 1 convicted cases with reported fines, the median fine for Torture/Injure/Not Feed Animal in Niagara County is $245. The median surcharge is an additional $120.
Data source: NYS OCA-STAT Act (2024–2025). 24 cases analyzed. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com
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